Description
A healthy and delicious banana bread loaf packed with protein, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg